My Dad's Bestfriend

Chapter 54 A Startling Turn

Evelyn

Unbelievable! Both Chloe and Jacob were nowhere to be seen.

I was already freaking out. It wasn't as if I didn't trust Jacob, but the truth was that I didn't trust Chloe. However, I fully believed in her ability to manipulate. Even her face said that she was a twisted, manipulative, filthy and fucked-up bitch.

What if she ends up creating a distance between me and Jacob? She could, it was not an impossible task for her, given that she and Jacob had been in a relationship for years. It was natural that Jacob would have a soft spot for her, I wouldn't blame him for that, but... I didn't want to lose him. That was the only reason I was freaking out.

The last thing I wanted was to find him and Chloe locked up in a room - yes, I feared it. I absolutely feared it no matter how much I trusted Jacob. But he wouldn't cheat on me, would he?

God, this is driving me insane.

Being disappointed with not finding them on the entire first floor, I headed up the stairs.

I swear to god, if I ended up finding Chloe with him, I would burn her alive. As for Jacob, I didn't know what I'd say. I could only hope he wouldn't end up disappointing me.

But hopes always get broken, don't they?- Fuck. I needed to stop thinking and just look for him. The last thing I wanted to do was to act like an immature bitch and come to a conclusion before even confronting him or simply asking him about the real situation.

I didn't want to be one of those stupid women. But my emotions...they were already making a mess.

My eyes searched everywhere around the corridor, the hall, the vacant areas, and rooms that I took the privilege to peek in until a sudden voice called my name.

"Hey, Evelyn."

mom's boyfriend walking over to me. "Have

I shook my

she disappear without telling him? It

to staying away from my mother, which was a good thing in some ways—it meant she was treating him right, unlike how she had treated my dad.

can

she's not picking

conversation as soon as I could. I had a task to

her make-up, you know. She doesn't prefer looking bad," I said,

a moment

was equally

am trying to talk to her, and she won't breathe a word to

him a soft smile, feeling a bit guilty for being so dismissive previously, "It's just... it's a complicated situation. Thank you for not telling her anything despite seeing the poolside incident. I really appreciate

It's your decision, and I don't think you should be influenced by anyone. Do what makes you happy; I am sure your

how I wished my mom would have been as understanding as her boyfriend. If only she could respect my choices instead

this time, my

going then. I need to find your mom. Can't afford her being drunk and tipsy," he chuckled

he disappeared from view,

needed

I began my quest to locate him. I couldn't deny that with each passing second, the fear of losing control was reaching its peak. At some point, I even debated whether or not to search for him and Chloe because I didn't want to witness

never. He loved me. He didn't just say it; he made me feel loved. How could someone make another person feel that way if they didn't truly love them? No. He wouldn't engage with that woman. He had told me she meant

into several rooms, most of them empty, with guests downstairs enjoying the music and alcohol. The faint sound of the party below only served to amplify my racing thoughts, despite my

room, but alas, he was nowhere to be found. There was no trace of him, not even a lingering hint of his cologne in the air